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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1972
Page
10
The Watergate scandal reveals a weakness in U S governance due to partisan bias and lack of an impartial watchdog. The piece urges a non profit, non partisan citizens group as a public ombudsman to investigate serious charges and bring cases to court, akin to environmental watchdogs.
The author argues Arizona's assessment policy taxes land by its potential value, pushing farmers and desert land into development. Recommends taxing to present value, retaining open urban land, and offering ten year land bank tax relief with back taxes if broken.
On the Line details John Schmitz and Dr. Benjamin Spock cranking up campaigning for the November 7 showdown. Schmitz accuses Nixon and McGovern of similar China-style gaps in Vietnam policy while Spock pledges marijuana legalization and targets police bias. The piece also notes Thieu’s stance on Vietnam peace talks, airpower questions, Cuban skyjackers, and Israeli German diplomacy over Arab guerrilla releases.
Pueblo Star Journal notes exposure to a disease may not show in a blood test immediately but over time abnormalities will appear, warning readers about delayed detection and health effects.
In a Progress letter dated October 23 1972 Frank England of Scottsdale challenges a 7500 dollar raise for Congress from 42500 to 50000 saying the 15 percent hike mirrors cost of living but ignores ordinary workers. He argues most families earn far less and warns the thaw seems to reach only the top.
Reader urges Scottsdale to accept streets at McCormick Ranch and seeks flood control with a crossing over Indian Bend Wash. Describes flood damage and large earth mounds that alter the wash course, isolating residents east of the wash during floods.
A new Scottsdale resident writes after six winters, choosing the city as a permanent home and asking for direct consideration of traffic regulation policies rather than departmental channels. The note reflects concern over local noise levels as a quality of life issue.
A spoofed news sequence describes Martian invaders descending on Route 182 near Pocatello, with 72 six armed monsters and humorous political fallout. Public figures are lampooned, including Kissinger and Nixon, amid a satirical press cycle and a staged withdrawal claim.
A resident praises choosing El Chaparral Apartments at 4950 North Miller Road but complains about constant street noise from trucks and cars. The letter urges a stop sign at El Chaparral and North Miller Road to curb turning traffic and reduce noise and accidents.
The October 26 1972 open house at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Grammar School in Scottsdale drew teachers and students but no political figures despite invitations. The speaker questions why politicians did not attend and raises concerns about financial aid to private schools and voting as a civic privilege.
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